Buzz·Posted on Jan 24, 201317 Things Women Are Already Doing In The MilitaryThey'll now be formally allowed in combat roles, but they've been on patrol, earning honors, and risking their lives for years.by Anna NorthBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Patrolling cities 2. Directing large equipment 3. Mixed martial arts fighting with men 4. Falling in love 5. Briefing male service members 6. Testing safety equipment made just for them 7. Training for emergencies 8. Meeting with Cabinet secretaries 9. Fighting for equality 10. Getting injured in the line of duty 11. Earning Purple Hearts 12. Helping others recover 13. Having families 14. Taking showers 15. Doing outreach in the field 16. Providing medical care 17. Giving their lives